tim_kong Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hi there, I will be going to Bangkok in 2 weeks time and I wanted advise as to what type of lenses I should bring as not to overlaod. I intend on taking street life photography as well as historical buildings/monuments. I have 17-40/4, 28-75/2.8, 70-200/4, 50/1.8 & 100/2 at my disposal. All advises are welcome and thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_kong Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 BTW, I will be using a 20D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jun_zhou2 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I guess u can take all the three zoom lenses with u while leave the two primes behind! Since the three cover most useful range of focus length for travel! Have a nice trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delwyn_ching Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Bring the 17-40L, 70-200 f4L and the 50 f1.8 for portrait and you'll be set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheldonnalos Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I'd take 17-40, 50mm, and the 100mm. The 70-200mm would be a little much to pack around, and is a bit too conspicuous for street shooting. The 100mm f/2 would have plenty of reach and is nice and compact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney_gold1 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I just got back from there (december) , the 17-40 and 70-200 is the right stuff . The long lens is VITAL for detail at the temples (golden temple and so on) etc. I actually had a 5d and a 28-300 as well as a 17-40. The 28-300 (equiv to your 2 lenses) was superb in Bangkok , the 17-40 on my side was a wee bit too wide.Some pics at http://www.rodg.fotopic.net (for some reason fotopic has "reprocessed" these files , even the full sized versions have more noise and worse colours then the pics that reside on my puter?)The biggest problem I had was condensation as it was extremely humid and instant condensation appeared on my camera and lenses as soon as I took anything out the bag. Tons of ppol jostling you and trying to sell you all manner of things , so keep your stuff well secured. You will also find that "clear" shots without the hordes of tourists and tour groups are a big problem. Zillions of photo opportunities abound tho.(Its a filthy city however and I have no idea of how ppl don't get electrocuted as there are exposed electrical wires all over) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I strongly recommend that you consider renting or buying an ultra-wide lens like the Canon 10-22 or Tokina 12-24. If not, the 17-40 is a must. One of these + 50/1.8 + 100/2 gives you a package to fit almost all need while being light. I would not recommend taking the 70-200/4. Reason: It's white and thus very obstructive. As well as un-natural behavior from the surrounding people, you're also at a higher risk of it being stolen. Happy shooting, Yakim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney_gold1 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Yakim , without a long lens in Bangkok , you are buggered , you cannot get any detail of temples etc and you will always get a zillion tourists in your shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pto189 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Rodney and Yakim are both right. You need longer than 100 for Thailand temples. However, be careful in carrying a white lens around Bangkok city. It would be perfect if you can buy the new 70-300mm IS and sell your 70-200 f/4L when you get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anupun_sra_ium Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I am a native Bangkokian and I also own several Canon cameras and lenses. So I may be qualified to contribute some suggestions. However, when it comes to "What lenses/cameras should I bring to ...?" type of question I always suggest people read Kyle Cassidy's Travel FAQ for a clear and useful recommendation. I myself even read it again and again before I departed to Austria/Cambodia/China/Japan/France/UK/ ...<br><br><a href="http://www.asc.upenn.edu/usr/cassidy/leicaslacker/plug/travelfaq.html">Kyle Cassidy Travel FAQ</a><br> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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